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England Adapt to Earps’ Sudden Exit as Euro 2025 Preparations Intensify

Hannah Hampton steps in as England’s primary goalkeeper after Earps’ retirement; injury setbacks have ruled out Ella Morris, with Millie Bright withdrawing from Nations League duty.

LYON, FRANCE - MAY 16: Goalkeeper Mary Earps of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the Arkema Premiere Ligue Feminine, Final match between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain on May 16, 2025 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - League A - England v Portugal - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 30, 2025 England's Agnes Beever-Jones in action with Portugal's Carole Costa Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Women's Nations League - League A - England v Portugal - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 30, 2025 England's Agnes Beever-Jones in action with Portugal's Dolores Silva Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • Mary Earps announced her immediate retirement from international football on May 27, five weeks before Euro 2025, saying it was the right moment to step aside.
  • Coach Sarina Wiegman said she was “disappointed and sad” about Earps’ decision and has kept the content of their private discussions confidential.
  • Captain Leah Williamson described herself as “devastated” by Earps’ departure but vowed to support her former teammate’s choice.
  • Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton has been confirmed as England’s first-choice goalkeeper, having started the last three Nations League matches.
  • England’s squad has also been reshaped by Tottenham defender Ella Morris being ruled out with an ACL injury and vice-captain Millie Bright withdrawing for mental and physical recovery ahead of clashes with Portugal and Spain.